Episode 90

Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 23

In this festive episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the fourth week of December with Christmas cheer. They share their favorite holiday movies, like A Christmas Story and A Charlie Brown Christmas, while highlighting special days like Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and National Candy Cane Day.

Listeners will enjoy fun candy cane trivia, zookeeper-themed jokes, and historical tidbits, including the first nonstop flight around the world and the composition of Silent Night. The episode wraps up with birthday shoutouts and a heartfelt reading of a classic Christmas carol. It’s a joyful blend of history, humor, and holiday traditions to warm your week!

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The Team

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

About the Podcast

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The Wonder World Podcast
Stories, cool facts, and fun for curious kids

About your host

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Pam Barnhill

Pam Barnhill believes that you don’t have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong.

An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear.

She is the host of the popular podcasts Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool and Your Morning Basket and the author of three homeschooling books including: Better Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace.

Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of twenty-eight years, three (mostly) awesome kids, and the dog dynamic duo. You can find her online at pambarnhill.com.